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Pirates ace Paul Skenes is looking to add to his already electric arsenal as he enters Year 2
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Paul Skenes spent his rookie season dutifully following the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plan to bring their young ace along as slowly and safely as possible. It worked. Maybe better than all involved imagined during an electrifying 2024 in which the towering right-hander started the All-Star Game and captured the National League Rookie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws 1st BP of spring training, taking a step toward possibly pitching
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen of spring training on Saturday, taking a step toward possibly pitching for the first time since 2023. The reigning World Series champion and National League MVP has not pitched in the big leagues since Aug. 23, 2023, with the Los Angeles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Granlund scores winner, Finland beats Sweden 4-3 in OT at 4 Nations
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
MONTREAL — Mikael Granlund scored at 1:49 of 3-on-3 overtime as Finland defeated Sweden 4-3 at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday. Anton Lundell, Mikko Rantanen and Aleksander Barkov had the goals in regulation for the Finns against their bitter regional rivals. Kevin Lankinen stopped 21 shots. Patrik Laine had two assists. Mika Zibanejad, Rasmus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikael Granlund scores in overtime as Finland beats Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Mikael Granlund scored the overtime winner, and Finland beat Sweden 4-3 Saturday in an instant classic, back-and-forth game between the bitter rivals at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Granlund scored 1:49 into 3-on-3 OT, sending fans in Finland’s blue and white at Bell Centre to the exits cheering and chanting, “Suomi!” Anton Lundell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Christian Yelich believes he should be ready for opener after injury-shortened 2024 season
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich says he will be ready for the start of the season. Six months removed from back surgery that brought a premature end to a resurgent season, Yelich arrived in camp Saturday at full strength with his sights set on an even better 2025 campaign. “I saw before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pinzon has 27 and Bryant beats UMBC 81-79
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon scored 27 points as Bryant beat UMBC 81-79 on Saturday. Pinzon went 11 of 21 from the field (5 for 13 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (17-10, 11-1 America East Conference). Earl Timberlake scored 20 points and added 11 rebounds and six assists. Keyshawn Mitchell finished 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner’s deal with WADA to accept 3-month ban slammed by fellow tennis pros
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner accepting a three-month doping ban deal was slammed by his fellow tennis professionals on Saturday. Sinner and the World Anti-Doping Agency settled on the suspension that means he can play again from May 5, will not lose his No. 1 ranking, will not miss any Grand Slams, and will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williamson’s 24 lead Bucknell past Lafayette 75-69
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Noah Williamson had 24 points in Bucknell’s 75-69 win against Lafayette on Saturday. Williamson also contributed eight rebounds for the Bison (13-14, 9-5 Patriot League). Brandon McCreesh scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 6, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. Achile Spadone went 4 of 7 from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dancier puts up 19 in Le Moyne’s 80-75 win over Chicago State
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — AJ Dancier’s 19 points helped Le Moyne defeat Chicago State 80-75 on Saturday. Dancier added seven rebounds and five assists for the Dolphins (9-18, 4-8 Northeast Conference). Deng Garang went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Dwayne Koroma finished 7 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pissis has 21 with game-winning 3, New Hampshire defeats UMass-Lowell 80-79
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Sami Pissis drilled a 3-pointer from the left wing as time expired and scored 21 points as New Hampshire beat UMass-Lowell 80-79 on Saturday. Pissis also contributed six assists for the Wildcats (7-20, 5-7 America East Conference). Anthony McComb III scored 16 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 0 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Tonje’s strong 2nd half leads No. 16 Wisconsin past No. 7 Purdue 94-84 in key Big Ten game
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2025
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — John Tonje scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half Saturday and Max Klesmit added 17 points and six assists to help No. 16 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Purdue 94-84. Tonje scored 10 straight points during a key second-half stretch that gave Wisconsin a lead it never relinquished. ... Read More »
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